Makassar to Jakarta by bus
Jakarta lies 1,398 km (868 mi) west of Makassar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi) of road.
| Makassar | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 8.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Clocks in Jakarta are 1 h behind Makassar right now, so a 25 h 20 min journey lands only 24 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Makassar to Jakarta
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Staying in Jakarta
Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 865 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (322), and 69 are five-star. Across 341 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 158,178 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jakarta from Makassar?
1,398 km (868 mi) in a straight line, west of Makassar; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Jakarta by bus?
About 25 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makassar and Jakarta?
Jakarta is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Jakarta?
Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.